Omar Bsaies
I’m a retired U.S. diplomat, international business consultant, polyglot, and world traveler—an economist with a background in international relations and business development. My DNA profile—50% North African, 46% South Italian, and 2% Middle Eastern—inspired me to trace the migrations of the Bsaies and Benamor families, my paternal and maternal ancestors, and to write tales and stories about their journeys.
Grandpa Mohamed Bsaies and grandma Janina Bsaies
Grandpa Asharif Moustafa Benamor
Grandma Beyya Al-Gharbi Benamor
Father: Khemais Bsaies
Mother: Wassila Benamor Bsaies
Omar Abdeljabbar, departing for US (8/65)
Omar and brother Mondher in Honduras (1989)
Omar riding his mare Lindy (Boulder, Colorado ‘74)
Omar with President Clinton (Madrid 2008)
Clinton and Erap photos
Omar and wife Ali
Omar in Bedouin garb (Tozeur, Tunisia)
Ali, Omar’s wife, in Saudi abaya
US Embassy Manila, New Year’s ball (2006)
US Embassy Football Team (Honduras, 1989)
Omar and wife with President Erap, Congressman Suarez, and Congressman Manny Villar
Omar receiving symbolic key to Manila from Mayor Lim
Omar in Prague (2008)